Old World Butter-Nut Drops

Old World Butter-Nut Drops


1. Cream butter and sugar well. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Beat well.

2. Sift the cake flour and add to the butter mixture along with the juice and grated zest. Mix thoroughly and place in covered bowl. Chill several hours or overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

4. Using 1/2 teaspoon of the dough per ball, roll the dough into tiny balls. Dip the balls into slightly beaten egg white, then roll in the ground nuts.

5. Place on a greased cooky sheet one inch apart. Press 1/2 of a candied cherry on top of each.

6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until very lightly browned.

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